Comments on: LAP-BAND Port Placement

By: Dr. Bagnato

Dr. Bagnato — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:10:16 +0000

Port placement is always at the direction of the patient. But there are pros and cons of all port placement sites. My job, and the job of our staff, is to educate our patients so you make the decision based on good information.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:08:53 +0000

I plan on getting the lap band but I would perfer the port be placed some where other than my chest. I have seen others with the port there. I like wearing low cut shirts and I do not want the port seen. Are there any other areas the port can be placed.

By: Faron

Faron — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:27:23 +0000

I love the port being in the shoulder, It makes for a pleasant visit for a fill

By: Leslie E.

Leslie E. — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:11:44 +0000

As a lap-band patient, I know it is easier and more comfortable to get a fill with the port placed in the chest rather than the abdomen. After the initial soreness is gone post-operatively, I did not even notice my port. It is very comfortable, and I have no physical limitations.

By: Michelle C.

Michelle C. — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:43:40 +0000

As a practitioner who accesses the port everyday, I can say it is very easy to access the ports placed in the shoulder. We are able to feel it very easily, which makes it more comfortable and convenient for our patients. Some patients whose ports are placed in the abdomen incur extra cost for a fill because they have to undergo special x-rays for the procedure. With the port in the shoulder there is no need for special equipment to get a fill, therefore, it saves the patient time and money.